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"With Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, New 2nd Edition, learning how to sew has never been easier! Sewing is a creative and rewarding skill that allows you to express yourself through fabric. Jam-packed with essential information for sewing clothing and more, this helpful and beautifully illustrated guide provides an ideal introduction for beginning sewers -- but is also a useful reference for those who already have sewing skills! Featuring easy-to-follow...
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The award-winning textile artist presents her modern approach to 150 fabric manipulation techniques in this fully illustrated sewing guide.
In Fabric Manipulation, Ruth Singer presents the most in-depth and comprehensive guide to sculptural and embellishing effects since Collette Wolff's The Art of Manipulating Fabric.
Divided into three sections-Pleat and Fold, Stitch and Gather, Apply and Layer-Fabric Manipulation teaches sewists of all skill...
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"Bags can be functional, stylish, colorful, or whimsical. This book shows you how to sew your own one-of-a-kind bags to satisfy all your needs and tastes. Create personalized bags that range from sophisticated to indispensable. Learn the basics of bag sewing techniques, and get tips for going green with upcycled found fabrics. We demystify the bells and whistles that go into designer bags so that you can craft your own with the same flair... but not...
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This technique-driven book follows the entire process of clothing construction, including a section on the sewing machine and other tools/materials used, information on working with patterns and fitting, laying out the pattern pieces, cutting and marking, and on through every step of construction to the final button. Large, detailed photos guide you from start to finish and help give you a visual basis for learning.
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[2021]
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175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
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"Sew garments with guided expertise on how to create beautiful details every time. Step-by-step instructions teach you when it's best to ignore what's written in the pattern and what to do instead for easier, more accurate sewing. Master bound buttonholes, men's sleeve plackets, welt pockets, fly zippers, and so much more." -- Back cover.
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"Radical Sewing is a guide for learning how to make your own clothes. Kate introduces you to the basics and best practices of garment sewing for yourself at home, as well as advice and info on things you wouldn't even know to ask about sewing. Topics include hand sewing, picking out a sewing machine, adding pockets to anything, sewing a button so it stays on, altering your clothes to fit your unique body, and so much more! Regardless of your sewing...
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[2020]
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256 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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This is the complete guide to sewing, patchwork and embroidery. Whether you are cutting out a pattern, turning hems or deciding which type of zipper or seam to use, concise instructions guide you through each stage, one step at a time.
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[2014]
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191 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. + 2 double sided folded sheets of patterns.
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Mallalieu shares her professional secrets, shortcuts, and techniques for sewing fashionable bags. One simple pattern is all you need to create a bevy of bags, from totes to backpacks to weekenders.
In this how-to book accomplished bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. The 10 featured projects teach a range of expert skills from adjusting the proportion of the pattern...
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